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I have a Windows based PC (XP) with an Athlon processor from the early 2000's. I don't want a lot of technology, but would still like to see what programs like Reason, cubase, or whichever it is have to offer. I know that these programs require a lot of RAM. Which music software would be more compliant with my computer system?
I have used the free Audacity for multitracking without too many hickups.

I used to run an older version of this on Windows 98 SE on an old 750 MHz single CPU computer with less than 512 MB of RAM. I was able to run VSTi's, VST's, and DirectX effects and record stereo overdubs onto a 5400 RPM 15 GB drive. Later I upgraded it to XP SP2.

I don't think that Window 98 is supported anymore, but XP is. So it's all good. nLite your XP and BlackViper it and it will be smooth.

I'm using OpenMPT... when my computer was failing I used it on a pentium 4 with 1gb ram and it seemed to run just fine. Just don't get crazy with the vsts or effects. Do as many effects as you can in post production.

I have a Windows based PC (XP) with an Athlon processor from the early 2000's. I don't want a lot of technology, but would still like to see what programs like Reason, cubase, or whichever it is have to offer. I know that these programs require a lot of RAM. Which music software would be more compliant with my computer system?
I have used the free Audacity for multitracking without too many hickups.

i made a lot of trax with a similar specced PC with

Buzz
Orion
Audiomulch

just try to avoid the cpu eaters among the vsts, the buzz machines or Orions own generators
are very lite on CPU. And avoid the big sample based instruments.

Reason is overall light on the CPU too, but you might want to stick to some older version (maybe Reason 3 or Reason 4) as I think it has become more demanding on newer versions. Although it's still very light and optimized compared to VST hosts.

give reaper a try. i remember that i used to play some good VSTis on my ahtlon xp 1700+ 1gb ram, and it handled 4-5 vsti instances including pro53, albino, battery, with no problems.

+ The freeze option wasn't invented then, but now it can easily free the cpu allowing you to work with more tracks. For a better speed, i suggest you get some more ram. I have some 512mb from my old pc, and i could give it to you for free, but i guess you cand find some cheaper than the shipping from europe.

I second trying Reaper - as it is now. If not, go back to older versions.

And possibly N-Track - if the newer 6.x is too heavy, see if they have an older 4.x version. Pretty sure that's what I was using on my older machine some years ago. But pretty sure N-Track's demo becomes crippled after a bit - Reaper doesn't.